Associate Photographer- Northeast Houston

Associate Photographer - Northeast Houston

Job Description

CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces.

Associate Photographers are responsible for media collection for  and  Equipped with Matterport Pro3 cameras, digital cameras, and iPad, they create virtual tours, floor plans, and photography for residential homes. Each Photographer serves a core territory and works closely with clients, sales associates, logistics, and management.

Photographers are managed remotely by a Photography Manager located in local markets.

• Support marketing efforts on  and  by capturing 3-D virtual tours and footprints.
• Create a portfolio of photographs to best feature homes and apartments.
• Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments.
• Communicate professionally with clients, sales, research partners, and management to evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
• While not working on a residential home, navigate one-mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage.
• Abide by CoStar safety standards to safeguard company vehicle and equipment.
• Represent CoStar professionally at all times.
• Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed.

• Repetitive and frequent sitting in a car, standing and walking for up to 8 hours per day.
• Lifting, carrying, and maneuvering equipment weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying as necessary.
• Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons.
• Ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.

• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Real estate photography experience required.
• Professional photographer experience or recently earned degree in photography.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong customer service experience with a client‑first mindset.
• Drone photography experience with FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
• Strong time management and detail orientation.
• Accurate data capture and entry skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications; familiarity with Apple iOS products.
• Enjoys working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Field experience preferred.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory driving record check prior to start.

Hourly plus bonus‑eligible position. Bonuses are paid monthly and based on performance metrics.

Hourly wage equivalent to $49,000 – $50,000 annually, based on relevant skills and experience, with a generous benefits plan.

Generous compensation and performance‑based incentives. Opportunities for professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter‑office exchange program.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, vision, dental, prescription drug.
• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance.
• Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. We are an affirmative action employer and provide a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation. Please email re